The CDT 2026 update includes 60 total code changes, highlighted by six deletions that reflect evolving clinical practice and public health realities. Understanding which codes are disappearing and why can help dental teams prepare for claims…
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Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce…
Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery…
Pink, Blue, and Biofilm: Test Your Disclosing Solution Know-How
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening…
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Philips Dental Professional Offers Power Toothbrush, Whitening System
The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart and Philips Zoom Whitening system from Philips Dental Professional helps users easily maintain their oral health.
Contactless Thermometer Helps Monitor Student Health
Lennon Rodgers, PhD, MS, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's (UW) Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Laboratory, has created a low-cost prototype "contactless" thermometer to help students monitor their COVID-19 symptoms.…
Merck COVID-19 Vaccines Discarded Due to Low Efficacy
Two vaccines developed to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus have been abandoned due to poor performance in clinical trials. Manufactured by Durham, North Carolina-based Merck in partnership with the nonprofit organization IAVI,…
Quell Dental Anxiety With Hypnotherapy
The word “hypnosis” usually conjures images of show business hypnotists mesmerizing audience members to perform embarrassing acts on stage. Although there are misconceptions associated with hypnosis, it offers many benefits in the dental…
Help Your Patients Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Unfortunately, many Americans—especially older adults—are unsure of how to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations. In fact, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, six out of 10 older Americans don’t know if they are eligible or how to get…
Oral Healthcare Should Be Recognized as an Integral Component of Essential Healthcare
The article “Pandemic considerations on essential oral healthcare” published in the Journal of Dental Research provides a layered model of essential oral healthcare, integrating urgent and basic oral healthcare, as well as advanced and…
New Poll Data Show Vaccine Confidence Jumps Dramatically
According to the results of a Harris poll of more than 1,900 United States adults conducted between December 28 and December 30, Americans are more confident about receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The percentage who responded they will get…
CDC Adjusts Recommendations on Timing of Second Doses for COVID-19 Vaccines
On January 21, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its guidelines for when the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines need to be administered. The original recommendations were to…
DenMat Launches ZEN CP+
DenMat has announced that it has launched another new product in the Oral Hygiene category, ZEN CP+.
OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp Scheduled Jan. 25–28
The 2021 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, “2021 Safety Strong,” will take place January 25–28.
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